The sport loving men in your life could be difficult to buy for, as are the sport loving women at times. I know a few sporty men who don't read, but they have a couple of sporting bios on their wishlist for Christmas and I think that's fantastic... and extremely helpful.
Here's a couple of books that lovers of sport may find interesting this festive season.
The Sound of … [Read more...]

Many people love learning about others through biographies, whether it be to learn about a different way of life or getting to know the inside life of someone they admire. Some people do their learning with documentaries, or the slew of reality TV shows now being made (not that I'm sure how complete a picture they paint) but I still think the best way is to pick up a well … [Read more...]

I know quite a few strong women who have made a lifestyle change to embrace fitness, meaning that they don't love to curl up on the couch with a book the same way that I do... but that doesn't mean I can't give the perfect book gift this Christmas.
Rachael Finch is a health coach, TV host, model and mum so she is on top of the busy lifestyle and aware of how easy it is to … [Read more...]

I think there should be a book under every tree and in every stocking, no matter the age.
Breathing Under Water is the debut novel by Sophie Hardcastle, an emotionally powerful novel about life, death, love and learning to live with loss.
This book is written beautifully. It is raw and honest and heartbreaking. Hardcastle takes you to the depths of loss, where it seems … [Read more...]

Book gifts are an amazing thing that keep giving throughout the years. Nothing makes me smile more than finding a person reading. My littlest treasure has been having a fabulous time with his books of late... and at not quite 3 my heart just melts to hear him 'reading' his stories.
Children these days aren't always as drawn to books as they are to screens which I think is … [Read more...]

Books are released all year round and there is always a great range to choose from but it seems to me that there is a much bigger range of biographies released in time for Christmas.
Do you have music lovers in your life that are difficult to buy for, trying to find the perfect gift...that they don't already have? Here's a couple of the newly released music bios and … [Read more...]

Royal Rabbits of London is an amazing little tale of adventure, bravery and the little guy finding his place in the world. It is written for an audience from 7 years old and it's something that will appeal to a wide range of children. I managed to read it cover to cover today but wouldn't expect that of children, I think it would make a great bedtime chapter book.
Santa and … [Read more...]

Self help and advice books aren't always the top of the list when you are thinking of Christmas gifts because you do have to wonder how the gift will be received, what will the recipient think you are trying to tell them.
If the self-help and advice books you choose are light hearted or tongue in cheek you may just find that you make someone's day by giving the best gift … [Read more...]

Ten Little Elves is a cute rhyming tale for the little ones in your life this Christmas. A tale that will make them laugh, make them smile and gives plenty of opportunity to count elves as they go on their quest to save Christmas.
The pages are vibrantly coloured with eye-catching illustrations that aren't overpoweringly busy or too detailed. Perfectly engaging for little … [Read more...]

The adult colouring craze has been on us for a while now and the selection of books is quite amazing.
This Christmas give the gift of peace, tranquility and relaxation with this therapeutic colouring book of Curious Creatures.
Colouring is no longer just for children with the much more intricate books now being designed for adults, but that doesn't mean that the … [Read more...]

I remember a time, or maybe I read it somewhere, when receiving a cookbook as a gift seemed like an insinuation that you couldn't cook. That is certainly not the case anymore and with so many amazing cookbooks being released, all year round, but especially at Christmas, there is certain to be the perfect selection for all of the food lovers in your life.
We have a selection … [Read more...]

Selecting gifts for teens can be troublesome, there are so many ways to get it wrong no matter what type of gift you are looking for. I stand by books as the perfect solution but you need to be a lot more careful with the books you are selecting.
The range of books for teens is extensive and there is sure to be something to capture the imagination of every teen, if you have … [Read more...]

I am a fan of books as gifts, they last a lifetime when they are loved and the right book can be kept and handed down through the generations. This is just part of why I think every child should be gifted a book at Christmas.
Even the littlest people in your life can benefit from a beautiful book. Before they are able to read children gain a lot from together time with … [Read more...]

Books are an amazing glimpse into another world, whether it be the fictional world of an authors imagination or the very real world of someone else's experience.
Do you know someone stuck in the city who dreams of an outback life? Or someone in a small town that drives through farmland regularly and wonders what life on the land would be like?
An Outback Life would be the … [Read more...]

The family pet is a much loved member of the family, and no single one of them can ever be replaced. I may only be speaking for myself when I say this, but no dog or cat is ever going to be as adorable as your own.
On the other hand, if you have a much loved furry member of the family you really appreciate the beauty of our four legged friends.
There are those who love … [Read more...]

I believe that every child is a reader, but some need a little more encouragement to find the right book. I also believe that Christmas is the perfect time to experiment with that because no child should miss out on a new book at Christmas.
Some kids are much more active than others and they prefer sports to books so The Kaboom Kid would make the perfect gift for those kids … [Read more...]

2016 has been known as the year the world lost too many legends; one of whom was the iconic rock superstar David Bowie.
A Portrait of Bowie is a unique tribute to David Bowie which includes portraits and written tributes by his artistic collaborators and contemporaries.
This glossy hardcover volume is a must have for fans of the iconic artist, whether you are just … [Read more...]